History of Professional Wrestling

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In 1948, several independent wrestling promoters converged and formed this organization: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) American Wrestling Association (AWA) World Championship Wrestling (WCW) National Wrestling Alliance(NWA)

2. This turn of the century star, first to be recognized as a world wrestling champion in 1905, was known as the Russian Lion? George Hackenschmidt Frank Gotch Ed Strangler Lewis Stanislaus Zybyszko

3. Jack Johnson may have been the first African-American boxing champion in 1910, but it wasn't until 1992 that the first African-American world wrestling champion was crowned. Who was it? Ron Simmons Bobo Brazil Butch Reed Rocky Johnson

4. Which of the following was NOT an original member of the Legion of Doom? Matt Bourne Jake Roberts Buzz Sayer King Kong Bundy

5. Who is NOT a son of Stu Hart? Jimmy Owen Brett Bruce

6. What was amazing about Kerry Von Erich's stint in the World Wrestling Federation? He was functionally blind He wrestled with an artificial limb He was battling severe depression He had an impaired heart

7. Which of the following is NOT a third generation wrestler? Chavo Guerrero Jr. Eddie Gilbert Ted DiBiase, Sr. The Rock

8. Who is NOT a member (past or present) of the Four Horsemen? Dustin Rhodes Paul Roma Brian Pillman Sid Vicious

9. In wrestling terminology, what is juice? Sweat Heroin Blood Alcohol

10. In the mid-1980s, a tag team was formed called the Blade Runners, comprising of Runners Rock and Sting. Most are well aquainted with Sting, but what is Rock known as now? Taz Big Van Vader The (Ultimate) Warrior The Undertaker

11. Which of the following are NOT related? Ronnie and Jimmy Garvin Jerry Lawler and Grand Master Sexay Gangrel and Luna Vachon Hardcore and Crash Holly

12. Who holds the record for the longest title reign in professional wrestling history? Ric Flair The Fabulous Moolah Bruno Sammartino Verne Gagne

13. Which of the following duos are related? Kane and the Undertaker Ole and Arn Anderson Johnny Ace and Road Warrior Animal Ivan and Nikita Koloff

14. Which of the following wrestling events came first, chronologically? Wrestlemania Summerslam November To Remember Starrcade

15. Who is the only professional wrestler also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Steve McMichael Bronko Nagurski Lou Thesz Pat O'Connor

16. Which one is NOT an original member of the Fabulous Freebirds? Buddy 'Jack' Roberts Michael 'P.S.' Hayes Jimmy 'Jam' Garvin Terry 'Bam Bam' Gordy

17. This legendary bruiser, now owner and operator of a wrestling school, is credited with graduates like Paul Leveques (Triple H) and Joanie Laurer (Chyna) among a host of others. Who is he? Bill Anderson Stu Hart Killer Kowalski Dominic Denucci

18. Rudolfo Guzman Huerta is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as one of the most beloved wrestling 'faces' (short for 'baby-face', good guy) of all time. What name did he wrestle under? Mil Mascaras Super Astro Lizmark El Santo

19. Known as the father of Puroresu, wrestling champion Mitsuhiro Momota was instrumental in establishing Japan as a major wrestling center. He wrestled under this alias: The Great Muta Rikidozan Tiger Mask Hiro Matsuda

20. Who is NOT a member of 'The Clique'? Shawn Michaels Kevin Nash Scott Hall Billy Gunn